Austin City Limits Festival: Our Unfiltered Take on Weekend Two

Buckle up, buttercups! The second round of the 2024 Austin City Limits Music Festival starts up this Friday—because who needs just one weekend of music, heat, and sweaty crowds?

"Will It Be Hot Enough to Cook Eggs on the Pavement This Weekend?"

Yes, we’re talking about the weather. Check it:

Friday Forecast in Austin

Brace your sun-kissed selves; according to the National Weather Service's forecast, Friday is shaping up to be sunny with a high near 95°F and a low of 65°F. Breezes will be as calm as a yoga instructor on quaaludes.

5-Day Forecast for ACL Fest Weekend

Keep your eyeballs glued to the 5-day forecast, because knowing the weather is like knowing the next twist in a Netflix drama—crucial.

Hydration: Our November Isn’t Here Yet

You bet your reusable water bottle is allowed. October in Austin is still hotter than a politician caught in a lie, and shade is rarer than a Gen Z-er without a phone. There are water stations scattered about, so make sure your bottle is empty at entry (security loves a challenge). Hydration packs like CamelBaks are cool too, as long as they’re bone-dry upon entry.

Pro-tip: Electrolyte packets in factory-sealed single-serving packages are allowed. Trust us, you’ll need them more than your morning coffee.

— Mars Salazar, Beck Andrew Salgado, and Deborah Sengupta Stith of American-Statesman contributed to this report.